Tallahassee, Leon County

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

1429 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 13, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 24253086

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Did not observe Food Handler certificates during time of inspection. Operator stated she has not gotten a chance to get them all completed. Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24118375

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 24118377

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-05-5

Detail 24118374

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24118373

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

25-05-4

Detail 24118376

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager properly placed boxes during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23955539

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 19 rodent droppings on top of box containing portion cups stored on rack next to pizza make table. Observed 16 rodent droppings underneath rack next to pizza make table. Observed 6 rodent droppings near back door next to dry storage rack. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23955540

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding at pizza make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Sausage 45F Ham 46F Chicken 49F Diced tomatoes 46F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23955538

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding at pizza make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Sausage 45F Ham 46F Chicken 49F Diced tomatoes 46F. See stop sale Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23955537

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

35B-01-4

Detail 23955536

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.

May 19, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23556654

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 50F Ham 49F Chicken 48F Italian sausage 46F Diced tomatoes 57F Three cheese 56F Boneless chicken wings 57F Philly meat 53F String cheese 57F

03A-02-5

Detail 23556652

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 50F Ham 49F Chicken 48F Italian sausage 46F Diced tomatoes 57F Three cheese 56F Boneless chicken wings 57F Philly meat 53F String cheese 57F See stop sale Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23556655

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 23556656

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door.

36-17-5

Detail 23556653

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23556658

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on floor in dry storage area. Observed box of brownies stored on floor inside walked in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 23556657

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor behind oven.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22489219

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 22489222

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near expo cooler. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22489223

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

08B-38-4

Detail 22489221

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cookies, crust stored on the floor in WIC and clamshell containers stored on floor in storage area.

29-11-4

Detail 22489220

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink near expo.

02D-01-5

Detail 22489224

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored in working container not labeled under prep table.

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21954111

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on blade of can opener in front of chemical storage rack. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21954109

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink left of toppings reach in to only reach 86 F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21954110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Time Extended

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21765455

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on blade of can opener in front of chemical storage rack.

53A-07-6

Detail 21765457

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21765456

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink left of toppings reach in to only reach 86 F.

29-11-4

Detail 21765454

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.

May 9, 2022

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2022

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 21068959

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area in front of walk in cooler. Observed employee remove droppings and clean sanitize surfaces. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 21068958

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 20399508

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop improperly stored in water in mop bucket